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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:00 PM
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power estimate

can anyone give me a rough idea of what kind of power id be making with the mods in my signature after the tune?

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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Re: power estimate

im gonna go with 260-265rwhp 280-290rwtq
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Yea, me too.
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Re: power estimate

alright, thanks a lot guys. what kind of times would those power numbers produce if i can drive?
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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also, what percent drivetrain loss should i calculate when figuring horsepower at the crank?
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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Re: power estimate

You lose around 15% through the drivetrain.

Talented guys can pull low 14's to high 13's with stock lt1's. Typically, 10 horsepower will buy you 1 tenth of a second. Until you get past 500hp, every 100hp you make will get you 1 second on the quarter mile.
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